10/20/2026
Lots of fresh fruit sounds like a good thing. But when it can’t all be picked in time, perfectly good food may go to waste.
This summer, Andrew's Scenic Acres in Milton had more blueberries than their team could pick in time. Through Second Harvest's From the Farm program, volunteers stepped in to help harvest surplus berries that would otherwise have been left behind.
Between July and August, nearly 200 pounds of blueberries were rescued and delivered to local organizations, including The Roxy Centre and Georgetown Breadbasket, where they were shared with community members and used in meals and baked treats.
This is gleaning in action: rescuing fresh, local food, supporting farmers and helping communities access nutritious produce.
Together, we can keep good food where it belongs: on plates, not in landfills. 💚
See how surplus harvests become fresh food for communities. Read the full story on our blog: https://www.secondharvest.ca/post/gleaning-how-surplus-harvests-become-fresh-food-for-neighbours